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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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